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Bosnian climbers on Elbrus – five dead, rescue halted

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Bosnian climbers on Elbrus – five dead, ~~search continues~~ rescue halted

The seven‑person Bosnian‑Herzegovinian expedition that reached the summit of Mount Elbrus on 23 July was caught in a sudden storm on 25 July at about 5 100 m. Five members – Alma and Denis Okanović, Dr Meliha Čaušević, Almir Krivdić and Nermin Talam – have been confirmed dead. Two climbers, Haris Adilović and Kemal Vidimlić, descended unaided, were rescued and are receiving hospital care for frostbite, hypothermia and shock. Russian emergency services recovered the bodies of two victims at roughly 5 350 m but, because of extreme winds, low visibility and severe cold, could not evacuate the remaining three. The search and recovery operation continues under hazardous conditions, with authorities monitoring the forecast closely. ~~The~~ On 26 July Russian ~~Federal Investigative Committee has opened~~ teams reported that the storm’s wind speeds of 45–70 km/h halted further rescue attempts, and a criminal investigation into possible ~~negligence, while the Federal Committee for the Kabardino‑Balkar Republic coordinates the rescue. Bosnia‑Herzegovina’s foreign minister~~ negligence was opened. Bosnian Foreign Minister Elmedin Konaković confirmed the fatalities, ~~arranged repatriation of the bodies and, together with the Federation, proclaimed~~ announced a day of ~~mourning. As~~ mourning in the Federation of ~~26 July,~~ Bosnia and Herzegovina, and coordinated the repatriation of the bodies. Both governments remain engaged as rescue efforts persist amid difficult ~~weather, with both governments remaining engaged in the ongoing operation.~~ weather.

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